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- Health
What you should know about Lung Cancer
By Dr Nikhil Suresh Ghadyalpatil A 52-year-old schoolteacher came to me with a persistent cough and mild breathlessness. She had never smoked a cigarette in her life. Her chest X-ray showed a…
- Hyderabad
1,800 surgeries, a lifetime of saving lives and one last wish to meet Azharuddin
Hyderabad: Telangana Minorities Welfare Minister Mohammed Azharuddin on Wednesday, April 29, granted a dying doctor’s last wish — a meeting with the former India cricket captain who had been his childhood hero.…
- News
Netanyahu says early-stage prostate cancer treated with no trace remaining
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed that he recently received treatment for prostate cancer after doctors discovered a cancerous growth during a routine health examination. The announcement was made…
- Health
The silent swelling: Why a painless lump in the neck should never be ignored
By Dr Nikhil Ghadyalpatil When 28-year-old Ananya first noticed a small, firm bump at the base of her neck while applying moisturiser, she felt alright for some time. It didn’t hurt, it…
- Health
Chatbots fall short on medical accuracy, new study warns
New Delhi: An analysis of five chatbots’ responses to health and medicine questions has revealed that a substantial amount of medical information is inaccurate and incomplete. The findings, published in The British…
- Telangana
Telangana to roll out early lung cancer screening in 20 govt hospitals
Hyderabad: The Telangana government will soon introduce early lung cancer screening tests in 20 government hospitals across the state, health minister Damodar Rajanarsimha announced on Tuesday, April 7. He said the state…
- World
Cipla recalls over 400 cartons of cancer drug in US: USFDA
New Delhi: A US-based subsidiary of drugmaker Cipla is recalling over 400 cartons of generic anti-cancer medication due to a manufacturing issue, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). Warren…
- India
After 6 yr cancer battle, Chhattisgarh man cracks UPSC exam in 3rd attempt
Mahasamund: Overcoming a six-year battle with cancer and resigning from three jobs, Sanjay Dahariya from Chhattisgarh’s Mahasamund district has secured the 946th rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 in his…
- Telangana
Telangana govt launches statewide HPV vaccination drive from Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Telangana Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha on Saturday, February 28, launched the state’s Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive at King Koti Hospital in Hyderabad, as part of a nationwide programme initiated by…
- India
Cricketer Rinku Singh’s father dies after prolonged illness
Aligarh: Indian cricketer Rinku Singh’s father, Khanchand Singh, passed away at a hospital in Greater Noida early Friday after a prolonged illness, family sources and hospital officials said. Dr. Sunil Kumar, spokesperson…
- India
Is Kerala beef curry raising cancer risk? claim sparks debate
A claim by an oncologist linking Kerala’s high cancer incidence to beef curry and parotta consumption has sparked debate online, with another medical expert invoking “Simpson’s Paradox” to challenge the interpretation of…
- India
Unnao rape case: CBI opposes Jaideep Sengar’s interim bail extension plea
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday, February 17, opposed in the Delhi High Court a plea by Jaideep Sengar, brother of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Sengar, seeking an…
- Hyderabad
University of Hyderabad, MNJ Hospital partner to advance cancer research
Hyderabad: The University of Hyderabad (UoH) and Mehdi Nawaj Jung Institute of Oncology and Regional Cancer Centre have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday, February 16, to advance cancer research and…
- Telangana
Telangana to provide free HPV vaccination for girls to prevent cervical cancer
Hyderabad: The Telangana government is gearing up to offer free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to adolescent girls as part of efforts to prevent cervical cancer. The initiative will benefit around four lakh…
- Health
Study finds cancer cells may reprogram immune cells to promote tumour growth
New Delhi: Cancer cells could be “reprogramming” immune cells to produce a molecule that promotes tumour growth, a new study has found, postulating that presence of the molecule may be an indicator…
